Tribal Societies in the Indian Subcontinent

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Which statement accurately describes tribal societies?

Large tribes in tribal societies thrived in areas that were difficult to reach. (correct)

Members of each tribe in a tribal society were not united by kinship bonds.

Tribal societies strictly followed the social rules and rituals prescribed by the Brahmanas.

Tribal societies were divided into numerous unequal classes.

How did tribal groups control land and pastures?

Jointly and dividing it amongst households according to their own rules (correct)

By consulting with the Brahmanas

By allowing individual ownership of land

By dividing it based on the caste system

What was a common livelihood source for tribes?

Fishing

Agriculture (correct)

Merchant trading

Metalworking

What characteristic distinguished tribal societies from caste-based societies?

Freedom to preserve separate culture Signup and view all the answers

In what way did tribes interact with caste-based societies?

Depended on each other for diverse needs Signup and view all the answers

What factor contributed to the ability of tribes to make full use of natural resources?

Combining activities like agriculture, hunting-gathering, and herding Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of oral traditions for studying tribal histories according to the text?

They preserved rich customs and were passed down through generations. Signup and view all the answers

During the 13th and 14th centuries, which tribe was highly influential in Punjab?

Gakkhars Signup and view all the answers

Which tribe in the north-western part of India was mentioned as being divided into smaller clans?

Balochis Signup and view all the answers

What was the main occupation of nomadic pastoralists according to the text?

Rearing and selling animals Signup and view all the answers

Which tribe had a large presence in states like Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh?

Gonds Signup and view all the answers

In the 16th century, many Bhil clans had transitioned into what occupation?

Zamindars Signup and view all the answers

Tribal Societies in the Indian Subcontinent

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Questions and Answers

Which statement accurately describes tribal societies?

How did tribal groups control land and pastures?

What was a common livelihood source for tribes?

What characteristic distinguished tribal societies from caste-based societies?

In what way did tribes interact with caste-based societies?

What factor contributed to the ability of tribes to make full use of natural resources?

What was the significance of oral traditions for studying tribal histories according to the text?

During the 13th and 14th centuries, which tribe was highly influential in Punjab?

Which tribe in the north-western part of India was mentioned as being divided into smaller clans?

What was the main occupation of nomadic pastoralists according to the text?

Which tribe had a large presence in states like Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh?

In the 16th century, many Bhil clans had transitioned into what occupation?

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